Olivier Giroud says the decision to join Chelsea was an "obvious" one when it became clear Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was to join Arsenal.
Giroud left for Stamford Bridge on the final day of the January transfer window, completing a move reportedly worth £18million.
However, once Antonio Conte's interest was known, Giroud's mind was made up.
27 – Since his debut in August 2012, Olivier Giroud has scored more headed goals in the Premier League than any other player. Height. January 31, 2018
"Dortmund was interested, but for a loan," said Giroud. "There was Sevilla too and at one point my agent received a call from Roma.
"But my choice was quite clear and obvious when I knew that Antonio Conte wanted to work with me.
"I know that Conte appreciates my profile, we'll work well together."
Giroud was unperturbed when Lacazette signed from Lyon in pre-season and was ready to fight for his place, but his mind changed when Aubameyang was also brought in.
"I wanted to stay at Arsenal [in pre-season] to try my luck even though Alex Lacazette arrived," said the 31-year-old.
"But the fact is, the coach wanted to recruit a new forward [Aubameyang]. With his signing, there were three top strikers and that's why I decided to leave.
"It made sense for me to give a new direction to my career. There was an element of disappointment, even though I spent five wonderful years there.
"I could have stayed. I wanted to stay in the Premier League and Chelsea was a great opportunity for me."
